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Yellow Eyed Grass

Yellow Eyed Grass

SISYRINCHIUM californicum

Blooms Spring through Summer
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Common Name(s)
California Golden Eye Grass, Yellow-Eyed Grass, Go
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
7, 8, 9, 10
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
California Native
Garden Design Role
Bedding
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Clumping, Tufted
Bloom Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green, Silver
Stem Color
Green
Themes
Fire
Genus
Sisyrinchium
Family
Iridaceae
Ship Size
4"

Yellow Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) is a cheerful native of the Pacific Coast, found in moist meadows and coastal bluffs. Unlike its blue cousins, this species produces bright, lemon-yellow star-shaped flowers that sit atop flattened, winged stems. The contrast of the sunny yellow blooms against the grey-green, strap-like foliage provides a warm, bright aesthetic that is perfect for water-wise meadows and damp garden spots alike.

As a distinctive member of the Sisyrinchium genus, Yellow Eyed Grass is a "moisture-loving" native, making it an ideal choice for rain gardens, pond edges, or areas of the garden with heavier soil. It is a prolific spring bloomer and will often reward the gardener with a second flush of color if kept hydrated. Why you’ll love it: Vibrant lemon-yellow flowers, adapts well to moist or boggy soils, and provides essential habitat for native bees and pollinators.

Product Details: This Yellow Eyed Grass is delivered as a healthy 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches 8-12 inches in height and thrives in full sun to partial shade.